Groomer at Paws With A Cause

Leighton Township, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal grooming, Bathing, Trimming, Teeth cleaning, Ear cleaning, Nail clipping, Animal handling, Record keeping, Inventory management, Safety awareness, Customer service, Time management, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Paws With A Cause® (PAWS) is looking to add to our team! We are looking to hire a Groomer who will be responsible for maintaining the dogs and cats on behalf of PAWS in a clean and healthy manner by bathing, grooming, trimming, teeth cleaning, and ear cleaning. The ideal candidate will love both dogs and people, willing to adapt, a hard worker, and a strong team player! This is a 40 hour per week hourly position. Base hours are Mon-Friday 8am-4:30pm (optional Monday-Thursday 7am - 5:30pm). This position offers Full-Time benefits including medical, dental, vision, Employer Paid Short-term Disability, 403b Retirement fund with up to a 2% match from PAWS, a generous PTO package, great culture, work/life balance, and more! Salary Range: $17-$21. Pay commensurate with experience. Apply Today! About Paws With A Cause Paws With A Cause® (PAWS) exists to create opportunities to live with dignity, companionship and confidence. We do our best work by embodying our core values: adaptability, dedication, innovation, optimism, and gratitude. Mission Statement To transform lives and strengthen communities through partnerships with custom-trained working dogs. Key Accountabilities Grooming of dogs Grooming supply inventory Position Summary. The groomer is responsible for maintaining the dogs and cats on behalf of PAWS in a clean and healthy manner by bathing, grooming, trimming, teeth cleaning, and ear cleaning. Essential Responsibilities Maintain a regular grooming schedule for all animals under PAWS care: bathing, combing, trimming, cleaning teeth and ears, and clipping nails Groom and prepare dogs for specific placements or client interaction Maintain and report out accurate grooming records including behavioral concerns; medical issues, and grooming interactions Acclimates dogs to the professional grooming process when living with a client with a disability who cannot groom the dogs themselves Design workflows and procedures to provide quality grooming so dogs always look appropriate for public access Engage, coordinate, and support volunteers in both direct and indirect grooming support roles Other duties as assigned Non-Essential Responsibilities Provide support and coverage in the Building Care Department upon request Support trainer assistant and trainers as needed- which may include dog enrichment, filming, etc. Supervision Received Specific Direction - Follows established work procedures. Receives periodic checks for performance. Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisor Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities Requirements Education & Experience High School diploma or G.E.D equivalent Grooming School certification 3 or more years of professional grooming experience preferred Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Possess a working knowledge of the various tools and equipment needed to fulfill the requirements of the job, and the ability to certify on this equipment after training Ability to handle all sizes and breeds of PAWS animals, which could weigh in excess of 100lbs Basic proficiency in email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Core competencies Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety and uphold safety standards outlined by safety management Customer Service: A desire to serve others by focusing efforts on listening and responding effectively to questions, providing services, and evaluating customer satisfaction. Detail-oriented: Ability to pay attention to detail, accuracy and completeness. Reliability: Ability to be dependable, trustworthy, and committed to doing the best job possible Time Management: Ability to effectively utilize available time for the completion of necessary job tasks Physical Requirements: Work in stationary position: Less than 2 hours Move about work area: More than 5 hours Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: More than 5 hours Reach with hands and arms: More than 5 hours Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder/etc.): Less than 2 hours Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: 2 to 5 hours Communicate with various parties: Less than 2 hours Detect flavors or smells: None Move up to 100 pounds: 2 to 5 hours Visual acuity: More than 5 hours Read and understand written word: Less than 2 hours Drive/Travel: None Operate computer and general office machines: Less than 2 hours Operate machines or material handling equipment: 2 to 5 hours Average Daily Environmental Conditions Office Environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment. : 2 to 5 hours Manufacturing Environment: Exposure to dust, oil, various chemicals, solvents, or fumes. : 2 to 5 hours Medical Environment: Exposure to body fluids, radiation, medical equipment, solvents or chemicals. : More than 5 hours Noise: Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds. : More than 5 hours Temperature: Exposure to extreme heat or cold either indoors or outside. : 2 to 5 hours Other: None This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company’s at will employment status.

Responsibilities

The groomer is responsible for maintaining the health and cleanliness of dogs and cats through bathing, grooming, and routine care. They also manage grooming supplies, maintain accurate records, and support volunteers in grooming roles.